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Catholic Church Emerges as Key Player in Legislative Battle
Nov 10 2009, Andrew

Injecting itself aggressively into the health-care debate, the Roman Catholic Church in America has emerged as a major political force with the potential to upend a key piece of President Barack Obama’s agenda.

Behind-the-scenes lobbying, coupled...

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